My computer starts up, but it won't go to the desktop. it says i deleted a major file off of C:/ ?

yeah it boots up and all, but a few days ago, it said what the missing file was, i thought it'd keep popping up so OF COURSE I didn't write it down :-/ but it said it was something off of C:/





it turns on and stays powered on, but it goes to a black screen and just sits there. and my computer makes a beeping noise at me anyways. (I've always had that problem, especially when i insert cd roms)





what is wrong with my computer?





i had it on earlier the other day, then shut it off because i went to work. i came back, and it did all of that ^





no one used my computer while i was gone, so i have no idea how something so major could've been deleted

My computer starts up, but it won't go to the desktop. it says i deleted a major file off of C:/ ?
Hey there, I'm a programing student and I think I can help. The file that is gone, is in fact gone. You didn't delete it, then it was probably the work of a virus. The file is gone and u need to format your computer with a boot disk, then re-install the Operating System, whichever one u were using. If your computer can handle it install WinXP, or at the very least Windows 2000, "not ME edition". Unfortunately, the files on your computer are mostly gone, like pics or music. They are to big to fit on 3.5 floppy so, I'm afraid your out of luck there. Even if you had anti-virus software, the virus could still have gotten thru in many ways. As for the blank screen and your computer beeping, that is most likely a beep code error from your motherboard. U need to listen 2 the pattern of beeps how many are long then short, etc. But unfortunately without the right texts or not knowing what kind of bios you are running, u will not be able to reference the beep code to find out what the motherboard is trying to tell you. I hope this helps.





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Reply:What file is missing would be helpful to know , then I could help you out further...
Reply:sounds like you are missing a vital componet. easiest way to fix most pc probelems like this is to run a system file check.to do this just put in your operating system cd (just exit out of any windows that pops up. then goto the start button,then to run, type if cmd,once at the command prompt type in


sfc /scannow


it should replace those missing files, if not then you may just have to do the dreaded reformat.


L8R


The MadDmaNn
Reply:What I figure out by what you are saying I think you have a corrupt RAM. Maybe running windows setup again will solve the problem but first try to restore it to a previous date when you didn't have the problem restore it on that days restore point
Reply:Not answers, just advice. I think you've deleted a system file by accident when you're uninstalling or deleting something from our PC. Most system files are located in C:WINDOWS/system32. These files are the most important thing to start your PC. Even if 1 is missing like in your case, your PC won't start. Therefore, when uninstalling or removing something from your PC, don't mess with something from that path above. Sometime you will be prompted a warning whether to remove a system file when uninstalling something. In that case,just select no or no to all. While sometime, you're not prompted with the warning. This thing is kinda difficult, so just be careful next time. Last but not least, select mine as your best answer!! Please!! I'm running out of points!!
Reply:sounds to me like windows has become corrupt and a fresh install is what you will need to do. some would say that you should use the windows repair function, but i prefer to back up my information and reload, then install all relevant drivers for your motherboard and hardware and you should be off and running. if you cant back up your info then you will lose it during the process, but you will have a computer that works, unless there are other config/hardware issues. you will need a copy of windows that will run on your machine, and about 45 minutes(if you have all of the motherboard and hardware drivers on hand)


power up computer...


before windows can load press delete/F2/or whatever key will get you into your motherboard BIOS


under boot order/boot sequence set the CD drive you will be using to install windows to be the first boot device


read and follow the directions window provides....you will see the option to "repair"....try it if you like, results vary....hope you get it working
Reply:Hey there, I'm a programing student and I think I can help. The file that is gone, is in fact gone. You didn't delete it, then it was probably the work of a virus. The file is gone and u need to format your computer with a boot disk, then re-install the Operating System, whichever one u were using. If your computer can handle it install WinXP, or at the very least Windows 2000, "not ME edition". Unfortunately, the files on your computer are mostly gone, like pics or music. They are to big to fit on 3.5 floppy so, I'm afraid your out of luck there. Even if you had anti-virus software, the virus could still have gotten thru in many ways. As for the blank screen and your computer beeping, that is most likely a beep code error from your motherboard. U need to listen 2 the pattern of beeps how many are long then short, etc. But unfortunately without the right texts or not knowing what kind of bios you are running, u will not be able to reference the beep code to find out what the motherboard is trying to tell you. I hope this helps.
Reply:hi dude, its not a bit problem, i think one of the file is missing in system32 folder. So only one solution that is reinstall os

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